In reply to Post #7
Use a fatter hook 🤓

10x25 are the ideal if you want compact.
Be sure to get nitrogen filled so they dont fog up every time you use them in cooler condition.

In reply to Post #14
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In reply to Post #4
Still notifiable, but they dont always close the fishery 😮
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There is a lack of approved fish health checkers in many areas of the country.
This is a problem for many fishery owners, clubs and the fishery trade in general.
Its becoming too awkward to obtain a health check and comply with legislation.
Everyone involved with fisheries on every level will do all they can to limit spread of paradites, disease and viruses but for many the process is further complicated by the lack of an approved contractor within a two hour drive.
The ones that presently serve these underrepresented areas are often swamped with little availability.
This is a situation that needs addressing or many will just fall victim to the many dodgy fish dealers who are happy to supply fish with bogus paperwork, or even no paperwork.
I would suggest the Fish Health Inspectorate, CEFAS and Envoiroment Agency discuss this most urgently and ensure that some attention is focused on the areas that need better service.

The lack of approved fish health checkers is a major issue in many areas of the country.
This is a problem for many fishery owners, clubs and the fishery trade in general.
Its time for all concerned anglers to contact these people listed below and tell them how awkward it currently is to obtain a health check and comply with legislation.
Write one email and copy to all three.
Make the effort today, and maybe this will kick-start some progress 😎

Email your concerns;
enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk

In reply to Post #5
If you unzip one end of the floating sling you can guide the rolled up net and fish into it fairly easy, then when lifting the sling supports the weight of the fish and prevents fin splitting in the net.
Its easier to be holding the net still and float the sling backwards to swallow the net.

In reply to Post #1
Use the old one as a template.
Buy a regular groundsheet without the carp tax thats a bit bigger and trim to size.

In reply to Post #55
Not often, but it was a bit exposed at the open end of summer bay next to summer point.
I've also got guy ropes on my old evo and rarely had to use them.